The Key West Citizen Newspaper, January 29, 1947, Page 1

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Two short endings are written for the to be used according to their ver- * Commission Cuts | | Penalty For Meter | Breaker To $50: | In a special session the City | Commission late yesterday reduc- ed to $50 the $250 fine assessed against Guillermo Chavez, sailor, found guilty of breaking a park- ing meter. Attorney Paul Sawyer repre- sented the youth, who had com- menced a 60-day jail sentence ‘in lieu of paying the fine imposed by Municipal Judge Enrique Es- qguinaldo yesterday. Chavez was arrested by Officer Frank Cara+ ballo Friday after witnesses said { they saw him break the meter{ and cut his hand doing so. Mayor W. W. Demeritt voted against reducing the fine. Com- missioners John Carbonell, Al- bert Cooper, Hunter Harden and Louis Carbonell voted to cut the penalty to $50 but John Carbon- ell and Cooper both said they were voting for the last time to reduce the penalty for meter , breaking The meeting was the third within three weeks which the Commission has held to reduce the penalty given servicemeit found guilty of breaking meters. Commissioner Cooper pointed | out that the Navy should in- struct its personnel to show the same respect for city property as they do for Navy property.’ May- w Demeritt favored having Cha- vez serve his 60-day sentence if he could not pay the fine. Father Semmes Now 7 In Jamaica; Sends. His Greetings To Friends Mrs. Josephine Catala, °1104 Margaret street, is in receipt of tter from Rev. M. O. Semmes, 8. J., formerly of St. Mary’s Par- this city, in which he ex-] tends New Year's greetings to his many friends in this city. Father Semmes is at present tetioned in Kingston, Jamaica, B. W. L, and will be pleased to from his friends in Key } West. His address may be had ! Child Welfare Council To Hold Meet Friday Dwight Hunter, city director, iblic welfare, will giscuss the et-up for relief administra- at the Monroe county child sre council meeting, to be it the health clinic, 203 I ng st. on Friday, January t 8 p.m. Rev. John E. Pick- ,g7 4LLET STOLE! innounced today. He added that the distribution clief to needy persons, pre- shared by the city ~&nd j or , will be the sole re-! nsibility of the city , until inty funds again become avail- c 1 POOR OLD CRAIGS SERVICE STATION H. Brady, Mgr. Phone 9134 Division and Francis Streets ——our PURE OIL Dealer. BICYCLE TIRES and TUBES New Bicycles Auto Tires - Tubes - Batteries Spraying, Oil, Greasing and Auto Accessories urors are selected from the . They witness the play as real m the stage and bring in their = EEE eg te ne SOUTHERNMOST NEWSPAPER IN THE ~ KEY WEST, FLORIDA, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 29, 1947 Europe Suffers From Cold Wave. Out OF Russi (By Associated Press) ing ‘all Europe today, and reports of sufferings from the cold have come from many afeas. Most of Russia reported tem- peratures below zero. Moscow said today that it was “warmer” in that city, as the temperature had risen to only four degrees be- low zero, Waves of cold air swept west- ward, sending the mercury. be- low zero in parts of Germany and ‘one locality in France stated that the temperature was only one de- gree above zero, with indications of its falling lower. Even Medi- terrenean areas reported the coldest weather in many years. It was the coldest blast Great Britain has experienced in 17 years, and 'the coldest January in 66 years. It was so cold the rub- ber buffers on Old’ Ben were frozen ‘and the clock stopped running. Italy reported heavy snowfalls and temperatures as low as 10 above zero, Sailors Guilty Of Car Stealing Two sailors attached to a des- troyer at Key West, Navy Base | pleaded guilty yesterday to charges they stole an automobile when arraigned before Justice J. Y. Porter 1 sheriff's office. They were caught riding in a car stolen from A. J. Bethancourt, 713 Windsor Lane, in the boule- | vard by State Highway Patrol- man Warren Bateman. They pleaded not guilty to stealing an} automobile belonging to J. Ro- land Adams., Hearing on that} charge was set for late today. | The sailors are Kenneth Giffin | and’L. W. Lawson. | FEDERAL OFFICIAL Peace | V in the|Cuban independence”, devoted United States . ‘Hands Off In (By The Associated Press) WASHINGTON, Jan. 29--The Department of State: announced today that it had decided to with- ; draw all help to either side in the conflict in China. It was the first major act per- formed by Secretary George C. John L, Stewart. this morning, Nationalist leader, in Chungking that the United States was to dis- j continue any further assistance to the Nationalist government or to deal further with Communist leaders in China. | Secretary Marshall, who spent ‘many months in China trying to {patch up differences between | Nationalists and’ Communists, | criticized leaders of both en-- ! to reach a common ground of un- derstanding. ; _He did not say when United , States Marines will be withdrawn , from China, but he is expected to make an announcement about them in the next few days giv- ing the date when their leaving China will begin. a ee |SAN CARLOS SCHOOL OBSERVES BIRTHDAY OF JOSE MARTI HERE Teachers and pupils of San Carlos school held a patriotic program honoring Jose Marti at Bayview Park yesterday. The program emphasized that Marti known as “the apostle of his life to the ideal of freetiom with only one purpose, that the | “Cuban Independence War” be well organized. The war started ! on February 24. 1895. Marti was born January 28, 1853 and died on May 9, ,1895, fighting against Spain. San Carlos children placed | beautiful flowers on his monu= ment and sang a hymn to his memory. Alice Pons read his bi- ography and Miss B, Remond ex- plained how he loved children. | After this, they had many games SAYS NAVY MAY HAVE ; at the park. MARINE HOSPITAL: San Carlos building closed in The Public Buildings Admin-; the afternoon and displayed ks istration of the Federal Works Agency will not object to Nz acquisition of the Marine Ho: pital, Joseph A. Kelly, PBA dis- trict manager, said to y. Kelly arrived from the Jacksonville of- he said. “The Navy has a definite use for the building,” Kelly said, “but has been sleeping on its rights. It has now applied for acquisition of the property.” Kelly is the son of Matt Kelly, wholesale grocer, who has vaca- tioned in Key West for a number of years. : N FROM AUTOMOBILE Dr. A. H. Hamilton reports that someone Stole a wallet containing valuable papers from his automo- bile which was parked in front of his home, 613 Eaton Street, last night. Dr. Hamilton said contained a Navy Florida operator's other papers. his wallet license, his license, and We Have Just Received A Small Shipment of mencurY GRILLS MONROE_ MOTORS, 1201 White St. Palace Theater JUNE LOCKHART in “She Wolf of London” News and Serial FRYERS We Handle Only 1214 WHITE STREET Ine. | Phone 725 flags as is usual on holidays. . ‘HOCKLEY ON USS LIVERMORE | (Special to The Citizen) GREAT LAKES, IIL, Jan. 29— yuce sto nape’ See ata | Fleet Home Town New Center issued today this item of interest to Key Westers: Oliver V Shockley, 21, stew- ard’s mate.first cla husband of Mrs. Emma_ Dorot Shockley, 808 Olivia street, Key West, Flo- been assigned to the des- JSS Livermore. »y, who reported to the vessel from the destroyer USS Knapp, entered Naval service March 1943, and received his recruit training at the Naval Training Center, Norfolk, Va. The Livermore is serving with the 16th Fleet on inactive duty. FIND $400 IN ASHES BRANSON, Mo.—Three small boys, playing in the ashes of the parsonage of Dr. John Crockett, which was destroyed by fire last February, found $400 in cash in a charred suitcase. Radio Batteries | 100" Radio Aerials | Lyon White Walls Robbins’ H, D. Tubes 600 x 16 — 650 x 16 Voltage Regulators, $4.95 | Bosch Saiety Coils Hl Ignition Cable Kits ~ Whell Cycliner Kits | Water Pump Kits Small Universal Floor Mats; | Kenyon Auto Store 524 Southard oe. bGQe y Quality Poultry PHONE 540 4, Chinia’s Affairs) Marshall since he assumed of-! fice. He explained that the! ; tities for their repeated refusals }* Opp. Bus Station (aaa Phone —— BRADY’S (Live) POULTRY MARKET Battery Raised Rhode Island Reds i | informed Chaing Kai-Shek, the| * * * ‘TARPON AFTER 40-MINUTE FIGHTS SREEEEEBES DOA PL ARES EERE YEREEEEEREERER ERR R BEEBE RS Key West added further proof, to its claim of being “Fisherman's Paradise” last week when two huge tarpon were hooked and landed by anglers standing on the Gulf Dock. The big gamefish which sports- men seek with deepsea craft the world over were caught by Charlie Demeritt, veteran fisher- man, and Herman Gillentine, hotel manager here shortly after dark. Standing on the end of the pier, Demeritt tossed in a tarpon’ hook attached to a 40-thread handline about 7:30 Thursday night. A mullet with fins trimed off dangl- ed from the hook, Within a few minutes the line grew taut. A tar- | pon seeking a tasty tidbit for sup- » The sailing boat, The: Westernyy Union,! left this morning at 9 a. m. to pick up and repair the | ‘cable’ which runs between Key West and Miami. With Capt. G. R. Steadman in command, the Union left here with 14 men aboard. R. T. Stead-| Western. Union, Repair Vewel, Left Port Today Key West-Miami Cable En Routes..." rise‘benstmant -|Proposed City Budget Boosts ‘Police, Fire Funds; Raises _ Salaries‘Of Several Employes FISHERMEN, ON DOCK, LAND TWO American ambassador to China,!Gamefish Come Up to Pier at “Fisherman’s Paradise” * per had consumed the mullet and the hook. Fortunately, Demeritt had sev- eral hundred feet of line. Mr. Tarpon put out to sea, then started back toward land, thresh- ing the water white and leaping six feet in the air. For 40 min- utes Demeritt played him’ ani fought him, finally managing to land him without gaffing. The fish tipped the scales at 40 pounds. The following night Gillentine and Demeritt made another at- tempt. This time Gillentine made the strike and for 40 minutes again the high jump specialist performed before he could be brought to gaff. It was necessary for Demeritt to gaff him before Gillentine could land him. This, jp, tarpon weighed 50 pounds. o Fix Broken COMMISSIONERS COMMISSION APPROVES | TENTATIVE OUTLAY | OF $562,268.82; $11. 507.06 ABOVE "46 The City Commission late yee terday in special session approved the city's tentative 1947 budget in the amount of $526,208.82, the highest in Key West's history The budget is $11,507.06 higher than the 1946 budget but & slightly under the estimated 1047 jrevenues of $562,525.00. H City Manager O. J. S. Billing. oe said this morning thet the jordinance passing the budget would be offered at Tuesday's meeting of the City Commission ers. Following the first reading | Tuesday, the usual public heer. ing on the budget will be held on a date to be determined. At the first meeting of the combs | sion thereafter the ordinance wll ‘be offered for passage on second ‘ reading. Increased expenditures for fire and police vehicles and redie equipment, together with selery ses for several city officials are provided in the budget. One item provides $3400 for purchase of two sedans for the police fore. Another authorizes $2,640 for im stallation of two-way redie equipment in two police cam, & truck and a motoreyele, $1500 fer cost of radio service and $1568 for The fire department budget calls ‘for $2400 for 1500 feet of fire hose, $3000 for repairs te the fire alarm system and inetelieties OFF FOR TAMPA | ot four new boxes, $1700 for pur here today with Sheriff Berlin A | County Commissioners Frank j chase of a car for the fire chief | Bentley and Clarence Higgs left, @nd $2,188 for installing redie --equipment in the fire chiefe cer Sawyer to go to, Tampa to’ atten? and two fire trucks the annual convention of Wlovila , In, releasing the budget Bile man, son of the captain, is mate state County Commigsjoners As- | 5°" “attached a statement show on the vessel. | The break in the ‘cable occlirr+! ed about 70 miles up the east! coast from Key West. :[t is not known how long it will take to, repair the broken section of the eable, but . Capt. believes the ship will be gone from port about ten days. The Miami cable was laid in| 1889. It w placed in H - Channel, just inside the reef, in! generally muddy and sandy soil. The cable is reported to be in good condition. but sometimes comes into contact with coral, which causes it to break. was out last August and Septem- jmer when it repaired the we coast cable leading to Last June the ship was again, that time to repair the Miami cable near the mouth of Miami harbor. south end of Matecumbe Key. It is estimated that the cable is five miles offshore. The vessel is equipped to handle a mile of broken cable. { Outside the captain and the mate, the most important man aboard ship is John Lockhart, the negro cook. On his cooking de- pends on how the crew will work, | NAVARRO, Inc. | Chrysler - DeSoto - Dodge | and Plymouth | FOR REAL, EFFICIENT, | HONEST SERVICE j Oposite the Bus Station i ' Announcement! ! We Have For Immediate “Delivery All Models of Motor Scooters hing 4 As 3 Tilustrated 822 FLEMING STREET Last time the Western Union # The break this time is off the + sociation. Commissioner Gerald! ing that 41 other F cites Sahnders Was unabld to go ‘along. | Which he has contacted ths It is reported that County Com- | Cauipped their police cary wit missioners W. A. Parrish, M: thon, and Eduardo Gome has a home in Miami, are al at- Steadman terding the convention which runs through to Saturday. TWO CARS COLLIDE; radios, 11 of them being of @ who | Same population (12.927) a» Ke [West or larger and 30 being of the same size or smalle | The street repairing budge | $40,834.20 as compared with 4 | 213.00 last year It includes {000 for purchase of a bution HEARING TOMORROW | 0 vaintaines Floyd R. Soper, customs col- lector here, reported to police yesterday that his car was struck by another automobile driven by Robert H. Smith about p.m. yesterday the intersection of at oper 3 crossing Avenue E when he was hit. Both cars were badly damaged. The case was scheduled for Mu- nicipal Court today but Was con- tinued until tomorrow. as Soper had to be at the city aiyport in an ficial capacity, at 2 p.m. SEAT COVERS ROY’S KEY WEST AUTO PARTS 121 Duval Street Phone 442 — ——— POOR OLD CRAIGS Sha SERVICE STORE Mrs. Al Armengol, Manager 1019 WHITE STREET The y Neighhorhood Store w You Can Always Get Electrical Appliances, Toile Preparations, Drug Sundries, | Magazines and Newspapers). 0.4 $17,160 £ Stationery: - Soft Drinks Candy, Etc. emme RAINBO' RAIN Tonight Russ Dudley LA CONCHA HOTEL TOE EEE No Employees Given Reises Employes receiving pe jare the city grapher, the city ort ‘clerk's typist, city nit leity supervisor of pu A the city attorney lographer, city compt director, bookkeeper-typist un the finance office, city tax colleete and treasurer u ' the sewer system director and tw ed 5 men who were being paid than other membe { the f In increasing the city ett salary from $2016 to $2400 ever, the budget eliminates « 850 jexpenditure for addit pensation authorized last year amd authorizes $1575 f city attorney A 1% 2027 for “special attorr te Jand expenses” is not im 4 | budget | The budget set ial for the Civil Se manage ters ‘City Personnel D vay He is al Isalary for the | The budget has been slashe from the original $614,780 84 |quested by the department tal cut of $52,520 42 The budget, as it stand treet d believed this | the ci artmen -obesrve an oversight HVULEApVHA HHA UNNAHHHOEOEEOBOOHH G0 ponOnn#0000 a OW ROOM DANCIN AMATEUR SHOW EVERY NIGHT 3 Prizes 9:00 P. M. to 1:00 A. M. . Prizes Donated by Merchants of Key West MUSIC BY. and His Band J.D. MCANDREWS, Manager Minors Allowed” |iiitililiititiiiiiiiiinnnnnnnnnennaniannntns